Tons of remedies for stage fright exist, and it's all about finding the one that works for you. However, the best thing you can do is to be prepared. Just being prepared takes a load of stress of your back, instantly putting you in a more secure place. You can go into your speech feeling confident that you know what you want to say, and that you are capable of presenting it. Practicing in the mirror is a good way to prepare yourself. Shut your eyes, pretend you're at the wedding reception, and start your best man speech. The first few times, practice only small parts, then eventually build up to the entire speech. Once you become more familiar with your speech, try to do it without stopping. If you stumble, gather your thoughts and keep going. Try to remain calm when you stop, because getting flustered will only make it worse. By practicing under stressful situations and preparing for the worst possible case, you can be prepared if it happens, or even avoid it altogether.

There are tons of natural and effective ways to reduce your nervousness. Even just some simple breathing exercises are a proven effective way to reduce tension. Speaking of breathing, don't forget to breathe during your speech. I have to prepare and present many speeches, and my biggest issue is remembering to breathe. Having to take a gasping breath is never convenient. Just relaxing can automatically trigger a more regulated breathing pattern and keep your heart from pounding. Make a conscious effort to relax your muscles and feel free to move around a little bit. You don't want to look rigid and stiff like a statue, but you also don't want to pace back and forth.

Act natural, and be yourself. If it helps, picture how a comedian is on stage. They look very relaxed and comfortable, even though they are the center of attention. You can have a drink to reduce your nervousness, but absolutely do not get drunk. Your goal isn't to embarrass yourself in front of the entire crowd, so don't let stage fright drive you into drowning your anxiety. You want your speech to be memorable, but for the right reasons.

Have something in your non-microphone hand, but make sure it's not noticeable. A rolled-up paper towel or two is a great DIY stress ball, and it also absorbs sweat. Keeping it inconspicuous allows the audience to stay focused on you and what you have to stay, as opposed to the mysterious object you keep waving around. Keep a glass of water nearby, but don't hold it in your hand. You don't want to accidentally spill it or toss it on the Bride. Again, think comedian when going for a drink. Don't stand there and chug the whole glass while the audience watches. A few good sips won't interrupt the flow of your speech and will give you a good quick mid-speech refresher.

Look directly above the heads of the audience. You can pretend your speaking to a room of mannequins, but that may or may not freak you out a little. Don't look straight up at the ceiling, but scan the back wall of the room with your eyes. You don't need to make eye-contact with anyone if you can make it look like you are. Pretend you're alone or just talking directly to the Groom. This sounds like it's easier said than done, but it can be pretty simple. Take a few seconds before you start your best mans speech to "get in the zone." Seriously, take your time. It might feel like a century to you, but time hasn't slowed down. Give your self a quick pep talk. You were chosen out of all the people in the crowd to be the Best Man for the Groom. Be proud of that! There are tons of people who will never get the opportunity to give such a memorable best mans speeches to their best friend, father, or son.

A bachelor party, like the best man speech, is more about tradition that it is about a man's last night as a "free" man. Generally, a bachelor party is pretty open to interpretations and the wishes of the Groom. Talk to the Groom and ask him what sort of party he'd like to have, and listen to him. You're probably one of the people that knows the Groom the best, when it comes to planning an awesome Bachelor party, follow what you know.

The planned activities for the Bachelor party vary greatly from groom to groom. Some prefer consuming huge quantities of alcohol and hire strippers. Others just prefer a night on the town with the guys. Once again, make sure you know exactly what the Groom is okay with. Don't make it awkward. You don't want to throw the craziest party on Earth with topless waitresses, blow-up dolls, and a mob of strippers if he wants to just go out for drinks and some reminiscing.

Make a guest list and pick a good date well enough into the future so that all of the Groom's friends can attend. Decide what kind of menu you plan on having, and call a catering company well enough in advance to book for the night you want. If there's going to be drinking, consider in hiring a limo or another form of transportation so everyone can get home safe.

It's getting more common to have a party that includes both the Bride and the Groom. If your Groom prefers to share the party with their Bride-to-be, don't be offended. Bachelor parties can be pretty touchy subjects with brides, especially if you or your friends are reputed partiers. It can still be a great night out for the Groom, you, and his friends to celebrate his impending wedding.

So the big day is getting close. Make sure to get lots of rest, because it will most likely be a long day. However, you hold a very special part in it. You are there to support the Groom and help him undergo a very special part of his life. You might want to consider bringing some tissues. If you won't need them, I can guarantee you someone else will. Take pride in your important role. The Groom chose you out of everyone he knows to help with his wedding, one of the most memorable and important parts of his life.

When it's time for you to make your best mans speeches, remember to be sincere. This is your chance to thank the Groom for choosing you and how much you value your relationship with him. Remember to practice, practice, and practice some more, but don't memorize it word for word. Don't get up there and try to remember every rule or tip you've ever heard for making your best man speech successful. The main goal is to be natural and passionate. If you fumble a little bit, don't panic, everyone knows that your job is a tough one. Even professional speakers fumble from time to time. No one is expecting you to write a speech for the President. Just relax, be yourself, and have a little fun. You're allowed.

The best mans speech isn't the only thing the Best Man does in a wedding. Make sure you check with the couple to be sure on exactly what you're expected to do. You don't want to be surprised with having to drive if you've already hit the open bar. A lot of the Best Man's duties take place well before the wedding. As a very prominent figure in the Groom's life, it's up to you to be the best source of moral support he can find without having to buy a self help book.

Weddings, despite their intended nature, are very stressful, and sometimes the role of best friend supersedes the role of Best Man. Oftentimes, a Best Man will be asked to help plan the wedding. This is a pretty important responsibility, but don't worry, this usually doesn't include having to decide on color-coordinated floral arrangements or helping pick out the wedding dress. Usually, just the basic details of the wedding are the responsibility of the Best Man and the Groom. This is a very important moment in the Groom's life, so you want to be sure to help him make it as perfect as possible.

First, help him decide on a date for the actual wedding. Weddings are commonly held on weekends, but a weekday wedding isn't unheard of. Make sure to include relatives that have to fly from out of town in your planning, they will want to be part of the wedding too. Make sure the date is sufficiently in the future so people can get plane tickets for cheaper, as well as allowing people to get time off of work. The location and the date of the wedding tie very closely hand in hand. Don't hold a wedding on the beach during the summer when it's 90 degrees. You don't want the Groom to pass out from heat exhaustion.

If the Bride and Groom have already decided on a location for the wedding, make sure you have a physical address available for people who aren't local. If the Bride and Groom have a someone special in mind that they want to perform the service, be sure to talk to him in advance to see when he is available, or look around for a clergyman that is available on the wedding date.

Make sure you get to the wedding location at least an hour beforehand if you are charged with driving the Groom there. You want to avoid last minute panic and careless mistakes at all costs, and having the Groom there early eliminates much of this possibility. You will also have more time to get ready for your best man wedding speech. Don't forget the endless ridicule he would get from his new wife for being late to his own wedding. She'd be able to hold that over his head for the rest of his life, so don't let that happen! With all of this craziness going on, don't forget about making your best mans speeches.

One of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People according to Stephen Covey is that they must be able to manage time correctly. People look at the management of time from different perspectives and there are lots of misconceptions associated. Here are some of the myths that we hear regularly, associated with time management:

1. Assuming that there is plenty of time left and you will be able to put something off until later. Never accept this position, as each block of time has an effective value which must be adhered to. ”Murphy's Law” tends to strike whenever we put something off until later and it eats up all the time that we thought we could allocate. If you have it scheduled now, get it out of the way.

2. Assuming that you can't handle every thing that you have to do. How is it that some people appear to breeze through everything that they have to complete, but that you have way too much “on your plate?” The answer is that you are not prioritising correctly and must organise your time much more efficiently. Everything will fit in.

3. Concluding that as you are so busy, you must reallocate tasks to a time in future. We all tend to live in the “here and now” and as such tend to subconsciously place additional value on the time at this very moment. In truth, each block of time available to you is of equal importance and you need to stop procrastinating.

4. Believing that we don't have to do something now, as it is not important. Time management requires us to come up with a plan and to stick to it. Often, tasks may appear to be really trivial, but once your mind focuses on them, each task should be tackled and ticked off as you complete them, when such tasks are part of your scheduled and prepared plans for the day. You simply cannot be ultimately efficient otherwise.

5. Believing that you can never reschedule anything. From time to time there will definitely be reasons why you must reschedule, so you have to realise this. An external event of some kind or additional information may come onto the radar screen and this may necessitate a reassessment of the project you are working on, while you get additional information to help you, or otherwise. You can always reschedule, but not if you're just procrastinating, believing that it's not as important to finish this task as you originally thought, and so on.

As such, online time management tools can focus your approach to achieving your time management goals. The highly effective people that we hear about are using time tracking software to ensure that they are “on point.” Don't believe any of those myths that you may hear. In our modern society, time management software will show you how efficient you are being in your daily life. When Covey talked about those highly effective people, remember that the key word was “highly.” Don't do anything by halves, and certainly don't do it with the management of your time.